Symbol Technologies H9PMC5574A User manual

MC55 Enterprise Digital Assistant

User Guide

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MC55 Enterprise Digital Assistant

User Guide

72E-108859-01

Rev. 060608

June 2008

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Patents

This product is covered by one or more of the patents listed on the website: www.symbol.com/patents.

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Revision History

Changes to the original manual are listed below:

Change Date Description

-01 Rev 060508 6/5/08 Beta release.

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Table of Content

Patents.................................................................................................................................................. ii

Revision History.................................................................................................................................... iii

About This Guide

Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 7

Documentation Set 7

Configurations....................................................................................................................................... 8

Software Versions 8

Chapter Descriptions............................................................................................................................ 11

Notational Conventions......................................................................................................................... 11

Related Documents.............................................................................................................................. 11

Service Information............................................................................................................................... 12

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 1-1

Unpacking ............................................................................................................................................ 1-2

Accessories ......................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Getting Started ..................................................................................................................................... 1-5

Installing the SIM Card ................................................................................................................... 1-5

Installing the Main Battery .............................................................................................................. 1-6

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................................... 1-7

Charging the Main Battery and Memory Backup Battery ......................................................... 1-7

Charging Spare Batteries ......................................................................................................... 1-8

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................................. 1-8

Powering On the MC55 .................................................................................................................. 1-9

Calibrating the Screen ................................................................................................................... 1-9

Checking Battery Status ................................................................................................................ 1-9

Micro Secure Digital (microSD) Card ................................................................................................... 1-10

Adjusting the Handstrap ...................................................................................................................... 1-10

Removing the Screen Protector ........................................................................................................... 1-11

Replacing the Main Battery .................................................................................................................. 1-12

Battery Management ........................................................................................................................... 1-13

Changing the Power Settings ........................................................................................................ 1-13

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Changing the Backlight Settings .................................................................................................... 1-13

Changing the Keypad Backlight Settings ....................................................................................... 1-13

Turning Off the Radios ................................................................................................................... 1-14

Chapter 2: Using the MC55

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Today Screen ...................................................................................................................................... 2-1

Status Icons ......................................................................................................................................... 2-2

Programs ............................................................................................................................................. 2-4

Settings ................................................................................................................................................ 2-6

Adjusting Volume ................................................................................................................................. 2-9

Battery Status Indications .................................................................................................................... 2-9

Battery Reserve Options ................................................................................................................ 2-10

Main Battery Temperature Notifications ......................................................................................... 2-11

LED Indicators ..................................................................................................................................... 2-12

Resetting the MC55 ............................................................................................................................. 2-13

Performing a Warm Boot ............................................................................................................... 2-13

Performing a Cold Boot .................................................................................................................. 2-13

Waking the MC55 ................................................................................................................................ 2-13

Locking the MC55 ................................................................................................................................ 2-14

Keypads ............................................................................................................................................... 2-15

Numeric Keypad Configuration ...................................................................................................... 2-15

Alpha-numeric Keypad Configurations .......................................................................................... 2-18

PIM Keypad Configuration ............................................................................................................. 2-25

Special Character Key ............................................................................................................. 2-28

Function Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 2-30

Stylus ................................................................................................................................................... 2-30

Entering Data ....................................................................................................................................... 2-31

Data Capture ....................................................................................................................................... 2-32

Linear Scanning ............................................................................................................................. 2-32

Imaging .......................................................................................................................................... 2-32

Operational Modes ................................................................................................................... 2-32

Digital Camera ............................................................................................................................... 2-33

Scanning Considerations ............................................................................................................... 2-33

Linear Scanning ............................................................................................................................. 2-33

Imager Scanning ............................................................................................................................ 2-34

Digital Camera Scanning ............................................................................................................... 2-35

Taking Photos ...................................................................................................................................... 2-36

Recording Video .................................................................................................................................. 2-36

Viewing Photos and Videos ................................................................................................................. 2-37

Using IrDA ........................................................................................................................................... 2-37

Infrared Connection ....................................................................................................................... 2-38

Exchanging Files using IR Connection .................................................................................... 2-38

Chapter 3: Using GPS Navigation

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 3-1

Software Installation ............................................................................................................................ 3-1

MC55 GPS Setup ................................................................................................................................ 3-1

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Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 3-2

GPS Maps on microSD Cards ....................................................................................................... 3-2

Answering a Phone Call While Using GPS .................................................................................... 3-2

Losing the GPS Signal While in a Vehicle ..................................................................................... 3-2

Assisted GPS ....................................................................................................................................... 3-2

Chapter 4: Using Bluetooth

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4-1

Adaptive Frequency Hopping .............................................................................................................. 4-1

Security ................................................................................................................................................ 4-2

Turning the Bluetooth Radio Mode On and Off ................................................................................... 4-3

Disabling Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................ 4-3

Enabling Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................... 4-3

Bluetooth Power States ................................................................................................................. 4-4

Cold Boot ................................................................................................................................. 4-4

Warm Boot ............................................................................................................................... 4-4

Suspend ................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Resume .................................................................................................................................... 4-4

Modes .................................................................................................................................................. 4-4

Wizard Mode .................................................................................................................................. 4-4

Explorer Mode ................................................................................................................................ 4-4

Discovering Bluetooth Device(s) .......................................................................................................... 4-6

Available Services ............................................................................................................................... 4-9

File Transfer Services .................................................................................................................... 4-9

Creating a New File or Folder .................................................................................................. 4-10

Deleting a File .......................................................................................................................... 4-11

Getting a File ............................................................................................................................ 4-11

Copying a File .......................................................................................................................... 4-11

Connecting to the Internet Using an Access Point ......................................................................... 4-11

Dial-Up Networking Services ......................................................................................................... 4-12

Object Exchange Push Services .................................................................................................... 4-12

Sending a Contact ................................................................................................................... 4-12

Sending a Picture ..................................................................................................................... 4-13

Headset Services ........................................................................................................................... 4-14

Hands-free Services ...................................................................................................................... 4-15

Serial Port Services ....................................................................................................................... 4-15

ActiveSync Using Serial Port Services .......................................................................................... 4-16

Personal Area Network Services ................................................................................................... 4-17

IrMC Synchronization Services ...................................................................................................... 4-17

Bonding with Discovered Device(s) ..................................................................................................... 4-17

Deleting a Bonded Device ....................................................................................................... 4-19

Accepting a Bond ..................................................................................................................... 4-19

Bluetooth Settings ................................................................................................................................ 4-20

Device Info Tab .............................................................................................................................. 4-20

Services Tab .................................................................................................................................. 4-20

Dial-Up Networking Service ..................................................................................................... 4-21

File Transfer Service ................................................................................................................ 4-22

Hands-Free Audio Gateway Service ........................................................................................ 4-23

Headset Audio Gateway Service ............................................................................................. 4-23

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IrMC Synchronization Service .................................................................................................. 4-23

OBEX Object Push Service ..................................................................................................... 4-24

Personal Area Networking Service .......................................................................................... 4-25

Serial Port Service ................................................................................................................... 4-26

Security Tab ................................................................................................................................... 4-26

Discovery Tab ................................................................................................................................ 4-27

Virtual COM Port Tab ..................................................................................................................... 4-28

HID Tab .......................................................................................................................................... 4-29

Profiles Tab .................................................................................................................................... 4-29

System Parameters Tab ................................................................................................................ 4-30

Miscellaneous Tab ......................................................................................................................... 4-30

Chapter 5: Using the Phone

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5-1

Accessing the Phone Keypad .............................................................................................................. 5-1

Turning the Phone On and Off ............................................................................................................. 5-2

Audio Modes ........................................................................................................................................ 5-3

Using a Wired Headset .................................................................................................................. 5-3

Using a Bluetooth Headset ............................................................................................................ 5-4

Adjusting Audio Volume ................................................................................................................. 5-4

Making a Call ....................................................................................................................................... 5-5

Using the Phone ............................................................................................................................ 5-5

Using Contacts ............................................................................................................................... 5-5

Using Call History .......................................................................................................................... 5-5

Making a Speed Dial Call ............................................................................................................... 5-6

Answering a Call .................................................................................................................................. 5-7

Incoming Call Features .................................................................................................................. 5-7

Smart Dialing ....................................................................................................................................... 5-7

Muting a Call ........................................................................................................................................ 5-8

Taking Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 5-9

Using Speed Dial ................................................................................................................................. 5-10

Adding a Speed Dial Entry ............................................................................................................. 5-10

Editing a Speed Dial Entry ............................................................................................................. 5-12

Deleting a Speed Dial Entry ........................................................................................................... 5-13

Using Call History ................................................................................................................................ 5-14

Managing Call History .................................................................................................................... 5-14

Changing the Call History View ............................................................................................... 5-14

Resetting the Recent Calls Counter ......................................................................................... 5-14

Deleting Call History Items by Call Date .................................................................................. 5-15

Deleting All Call History Items .................................................................................................. 5-16

Viewing Call Status .................................................................................................................. 5-17

Using the Call History Menu .................................................................................................... 5-17

Swapping Calls .................................................................................................................................... 5-18

Conference Calling .............................................................................................................................. 5-19

Text Messaging ................................................................................................................................... 5-20

Viewing Text Messages ................................................................................................................. 5-20

Sending a Text Message ............................................................................................................... 5-22

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Chapter 6: Accessories

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 6-1

Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ............................................................................................................. 6-2

Charging the MC55 Battery ........................................................................................................... 6-2

Charging the Spare Battery ........................................................................................................... 6-3

Battery Charging Indicators ........................................................................................................... 6-3

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................................. 6-3

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle .................................................................................................................... 6-4

Charging ....................................................................................................................................... 6-4

Battery Charging Indicators ........................................................................................................... 6-4

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................................. 6-4

Four Slot Charge Only Cradle ............................................................................................................. 6-5

Charging ........................................................................................................................................ 6-5

Battery Charging Indicators ........................................................................................................... 6-5

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................................. 6-5

VCD7XVCD5000 Vehicle Cradle ......................................................................................................... 6-6

Charging the MC55 Battery ........................................................................................................... 6-6

Removing the MC55 ................................................................................................................ 6-6

Charging the Spare Battery ........................................................................................................... 6-7

Battery Charging Indicators ........................................................................................................... 6-8

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................................. 6-8

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ......................................................................................................... 6-9

MC55 Battery Shim Installation ...................................................................................................... 6-9

Spare Battery Charging ................................................................................................................. 6-9

Battery Charging Indicators ........................................................................................................... 6-10

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................................. 6-10

Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) ............................................................................................................ 6-12

Attaching and Removing the MSR ................................................................................................. 6-12

Using the MSR ............................................................................................................................... 6-12

Headset ............................................................................................................................................... 6-13

Cables .................................................................................................................................................. 6-14

Battery Charging and Operating Power ......................................................................................... 6-14

LED Charge Indications ................................................................................................................. 6-15

Charging Temperature ............................................................................................................. 6-15

Vehicle Holder ..................................................................................................................................... 6-16

Installation Reminders ................................................................................................................... 6-16

Device Mounting Precautions ........................................................................................................ 6-16

Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 6-16

Chapter 7: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 7-1

Maintaining the EDAMC55 .................................................................................................................. 7-1

Battery Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 7-2

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................... 7-3

Materials Required ......................................................................................................................... 7-3

Cleaning the MC55 ........................................................................................................................ 7-3

Housing .................................................................................................................................... 7-3

Display ..................................................................................................................................... 7-3

Scanner Exit Window ............................................................................................................... 7-3

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Connector ................................................................................................................................ 7-3

Cleaning Cradle Connectors .......................................................................................................... 7-4

Cleaning Frequency ....................................................................................................................... 7-4

Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................... 7-4

EDAMC55 ...................................................................................................................................... 7-4

Bluetooth Connection ..................................................................................................................... 7-7

Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ........................................................................................................ 7-7

Four Slot Ethernet Cradle .............................................................................................................. 7-9

Vehicle Cradle ................................................................................................................................ 7-10

Four Slot Spare Battery Charger ................................................................................................... 7-11

Cables ............................................................................................................................................ 7-11

Magnetic Stripe Reader ................................................................................................................. 7-12

MC55 Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................ A-1

MC55 EDA ..................................................................................................................................... A-1

MC55 Accessory Specifications .......................................................................................................... A-6

Single Slot USB/Serial Cradle ........................................................................................................ A-6

Four Slot Charge Only Cradle ........................................................................................................ A-6

Four Slot Battery Charger .............................................................................................................. A-7

Magnetic Stripe Reader ................................................................................................................. A-7

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... A-1

Features ............................................................................................................................................... A-1

Enabling VQM ...................................................................................................................................... A-1

Audio Modes ........................................................................................................................................ A-2

Changing Audio Modes .................................................................................................................. A-2

Voice Packet Prioritization ................................................................................................................... A-4

Acoustic Echo Cancellation ............................................................................................................ A-4

Limitations ...................................................................................................................................... A-4

Disabling VQM ..................................................................................................................................... A-4

Glossary

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Introduction

This guide provides information about using the MC55 Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA) and accessories.

Documentation Set

The documentation set for the MC55 provides information for specific user needs, and includes:

•

MC55 Quick Start Guide - describes how to get the MC55 EDA up and running.

•

MC55 User Guide - describes how to use the MC55 EDA.

•

MC55 Integrator Guide - describes how to set up the MC55 EDA and accessories.

•

Microsoft

Windows Mobile 6.0 Applications User Guide for Enterprise Mobility Devices - describes

how to use Microsoft developed applications.

•

Enterprise Mobility Application Guide - describes how to use Enterprise Mobility developed sample

applications.

•

Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit (EMDK) Help File - provides API information for writing applications.

NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.

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Configurations

This guide covers the following configurations:

Software Versions

This guide covers various software configurations and references are made to operating system or software

versions for:

•

Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) version

•

OEM version

•

Phone version

•

BTExplorer version

•

Fusion version

•

Phone version.

AKU Version

To determine the Adaptation Kit Update (AKU) version:

Tap

Start > Settings > System tab > About icon > Version tab.

Configuration Radios Display Memory

Data

Capture

Operating

System

Keypads

MC5574 WLAN: 802.11 b/g

WPAN: Bluetooth

WWAN: EGPRS

GPS: SiRF III

3.5” QVGA

Color

64 MB RAM/

128 MB Flash

or 128 MB

RAM/128 MB

Flash

1D laser

scanner, 2D

imager or

camera

Windows

Mobile 6

Professional

Numeric or

Alphanumeric

keypad

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The second line lists the operating system version and the build number. The last part of the build number

represents the AKU number. For example, Build 18552.0.7.5 indicates that the device is running AKU version

0.7.5.

OEM Version

To determine the OEM software version:

Tap

Start > Settings > System tab > System Information icon > System tab.

BTExplorer Software

To determine the BTExplorer software version:

Tap

BTExplorer icon > Show BTExplorer> Menu > About.

BTExplorer icon

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Fusion Software

To determine the Fusion software version:

Tap

Wireless Strength icon > Wireless Status > Versions.

Phone Software

To determine the Phone software version:

Tap

Start > Phone > Menu > Options > Version Information tab.

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Chapter Descriptions

Topics covered in this guide are as follows:

•

Chapter 1, Getting Started provides information on getting the MC55 up and running for the first time.

•

Chapter 2, Using the MC55 provides basic instructions for using the MC55, including powering on and

resetting the MC55, and entering and capturing data.

•

Chapter 3, Using GPS Navigation explains GPS functionality on the MC55.

•

Chapter 4, Using Bluetooth explains Bluetooth functionality on the MC55.

•

Chapter 5, Using the Phone provides basic instructions for using the MC55 phone.

•

Chapter 6, Accessories describes the available accessories and how to use them with the MC55.

•

Chapter 7, Maintenance & Troubleshooting includes instructions on cleaning and storing the MC55, and

provides troubleshooting solutions for potential problems during MC55 operation.

•

Appendix A, Technical Specifications provides the technical specifications for the MC55.

•

Appendix A, Voice Quality Manager provides information on Voice Quality Manager software.

Notational Conventions

The following conventions are used in this document:

•

“EDA” refers to the Motorola MC55 series of hand-held computers.

•

Italics are used to highlight the following:

• Chapters and sections in this and related documents

• Icons on a screen.

•

Bold text is used to highlight the following:

• Dialog box, window, and screen names

• Drop-down list and list box names

• Check box and radio button names

• Key names on a keypad

• Button names on a screen.

•

bullets (•) indicate:

• Action items

• Lists of alternatives

• Lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential

•

Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.

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